nymphaea

Meanings

• Noun

  A large genus of aquatic plants in the family Nymphaeaceae, commonly known as water lilies.

  - "The nymphaea in the pond is blooming beautifully."
  - "Can you identify the different species of nymphaea in this pond?"

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Variants

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nymph , nymphal , nymphs , water nymph , water nymphs , dryad , wood nymph , wood nymphs

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Etymology

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From Greek nymphē, a nymph, and eos, open, in reference to the open flowers.

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Trivia

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1. The largest water lily on record had a leaf span of 1.06 meters (3.48 feet).

2. The Nymphaea lotus is the national flower of Vietnam.

3. Water lilies are pollinated by beetles.

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Related Concepts

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1. Water Lily: Common name for plants in the genus Nymphaea.

2. Nymphaeaceae: A family of aquatic and semi-aquatic flowering plants.

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Culture

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In ancient Egypt, the white lotus (Nymphaea lotus) was sacred to the sun god Ra and was used in religious ceremonies. In Hinduism, the lotus is a symbol of creation and is often depicted with deities.

How to Memorize "nymphaea"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large pond with beautiful water lilies floating on the surface, their big leaves providing shade to the water below.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nymphaea' with 'water lilies' and 'aquatic plants'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nymphs in Water Lilly' to remember the word.

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